Consultant

Posted on: 2006-09-06

Ali W. CRANE 4637 E. Monterosa Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 840-4760 Home (480) 529-7304 Cell [email protected] EDUCATION: B.S. in Psychology, magna cum laude, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1981. * Participated in child development and inner-city pro-seminar research study programs. B.S. in Business Administration, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1977 EXPERIENCE: CONSULTANT - 1992 to Present In 1992, I resigned from Valley National Bank of Arizona where I was a Commercial Loan Collections Supervisor. Subsequently, I worked in my husband\'s consulting firm until overseas opportunities resulted in our living abroad for the past 10 years. The following reflects some of the work I\'ve been involved in on a self-employed and volunteer basis: * Work with non-profits in administrative capacities. * Volunteered in assisting young people seeking admittance and international scholarships to universities in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. * Assisted Event Planners in organizing social functions and also assisted in the preparation of the menus. * Operated home-based interior decorating sourcing company involved in purchasing products for commercial and residential clients. * Client research directed at identifying target markets within companies for marketing consultants presentations. ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - Valley National Bank of Arizona (Bank One), Phoenix, AZ - (1985 -1992). * Supervisor, Commercial Loan Collections - Responsibilities included hiring, training, and review of loan officers, and their portfolios. Credit facilities involved restructuring and collections of commercial loans in default. * Professional & Executive Commercial Loan Officer - Specialized in commercial and high dollar loan facilities oriented for physician\'s, attorney\'s, and executive\'s financial needs. * HR Training & Development Officer - Developed and updated training programs and produced video productions specific to customer service and marketing for the banking industry. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - Mundus Travel School, Phoenix, AZ - (1982-1985). * Responsible for the writing and editing of training and development manuals for travel agents in both the retail and commercial sector. Involved in video production for sales and marketing of the school\'s programs. COMMERCIAL LOAN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Great Western Bank of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ - (1978 - 1980). * Processed and coordinated commercial and mortgage loan facilities. AUDITOR - Motorola, Mesa, AZ (1977 - 1978). * Inventory control auditor accountable for international shipments of semi-conductors worldwide operations. COMPUTERS: Familiar with Microsoft Programs and the Windows Operating Systems. PERSONAL: Highly motivated individual with a diverse business and personal background who is willing to demonstrate organizational skills, creativity, and flexibility within an organization that can use a professional with unlimited personal initiative and abilities.